CertainTeed Canada introduces Lanaé, a new insulation technology with high-recycled content and bio-sourced binder
Vancouver, BC – Friday, June 13, 2025 – On Thursday, June 12, at Saint-Gobain Canada’s Vancouver Architectural Symposium, CertainTeed Canada announced the Canadian launch of Lanaé, its groundbreaking sustainable glass fibre insulation. As a North American first, this latest worldwide-proven innovation by Saint-Gobain is deployed in Canada following a thorough R&D process of customer-centric improvements based directly on Canadian needs.
Manufactured at CertainTeed’s insulation facilities in Redcliff, AB, and Ottawa, ON, Lanaé insulation represents a leap forward in sustainable building practices. It is formulated with a bio-based binder that is formaldehyde-free, significantly reducing environmental impact while maintaining superior thermal performance and acoustic comfort.
Lanaé's introduction in Canada follows extensive testing, certification processes, and collaboration across global Saint-Gobain teams, leveraging international expertise to ensure the product meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Key benefits of Lanaé insulation includes:
- Better for the planet – Featuring up to 82% recycled content and a bio-sourced renewable binder, Lanaé insulation significantly reduces carbon footprint. It supports a circular economy, with production waste recycled into the Ultratherm regrind insulation product.
- Better for installers – Lanaé insulation offers reduced dust, odourless installation, and improved handling, recovery, and rigidity. New packaging enhancements, including grey bags for steel stud applications and clearer installation instructions, simplify identification and handling for installers and warehouse staff.
- Better for families - Formulated without formaldehyde, Lanaé prioritizes the comfort and well-being of Canadian households while enhancing energy efficiency and acoustic performance.
Media Contact:
Alexandre Lainesse
Public Relations Manager, Canada, Saint-Gobain North America
514-973-1187
“At Saint-Gobain Canada, we work every day towards developing high performance solutions, reduce our environmental footprint, and help our customers make smarter, more responsible choices”, says Jean-Claude Lasserre, CEO, Saint-Gobain Canada. “Being leaders in light and sustainable construction, we believe in leading with innovation that truly makes a difference. This product reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable future for Canada and our purpose of Making the World a Better Home”
As a high-quality solution, Lanaé received the following standards and certifications:
- GREENGUARD Gold
- 0:0 ratings on UL Flame spread and Smoke spread testing
- CCMC evaluation
Lanaé is readily available across the country starting today. For more information, visit certainteed.ca/lanae.
This latest sustainable innovation comes as Saint-Gobain continues its strategic growth in Canada:
- Since 2022, Saint-Gobain has invested more than $4B in Canada, including the acquisitions of Kaycan, BP Canada, and The Bailey Group of Companies;
- Saint-Gobain Canada operates 46 industrial locations across the country, and employs thousands of Canadians across its CertainTeed, Kaycan, BP Canada, The Bailey Group of Companies, Chryso, GCP, Norton and ADFORS facilities;
- Later this year, Saint-Gobain Canada will complete upgrades to its Montreal CertainTeed Gypsum facility in Sainte-Catherine, QC, making it North America’s first and the world’s largest zero-carbon (scopes 1 and 2) wallboard plant;
- With the success of Saint-Gobain's recycling partnership with New West Gypsum in Vancouver, which surpassed 1,000,000 tons of recycled gypsum put back into production, Saint-Gobain Canada is working to expand its gypsum recycling activities to new regions in Canada;
- The Group continues to work towards its operations to provide Canadian-made products, with the near completion of the Kootenay West Gypsum Mine in Canal Flats, BC and preliminary work underway for the Antrim Gypsum Project in Halifax County, NS, with construction expected to start in 2026.
About CertainTeed
With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed makes it easier than ever to create high-performance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050